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On the diplomatic front egyptian mediators pushed Hamas to accept a truce proposal and in a hopeful sign Israel sent its Lead negotiator to Cairo for decisive talks on a ceasefire. In Secretary general ban i Moon also headed for the Region to join diplomatic efforts. Israeli military officials say that depending on what happens with what they described As decisive talks in Cairo Israel will move closer to a ceasefire or Widen its offensive. They spoke on condition of anonymity because they were discussing sensitive policy matters. Asked if israelis War Aims had been achieved israeli defence minister Ehud Barak said most of them probably not All of them. Israeli troops now have the coastal City of 400,000 virtually surrounded As part of an offensive launched dec. 27 to end years of palestinian rocket attacks on its Southern towns. Palestinian medical officials reported at least 42 deaths from the conflict on tuesday throughout Gaza. The army said three soldiers were wounded including an officer who was searching a Northern Gaza House when a bomb exploded. Palestinian Hospital officials say More than 940 palestinians half of them civilians have been killed in the fighting. A total of 13 israelis 10 of them soldiers have died. Palestinian rocket fire has dropped significantly since the offensive was launched. Some 15 rockets and mortar shells were fired toward Israel tuesday causing no injuries the army said. Fireballs and smoke plumes from israeli bombing have become a common sight in the territory of 1.4 million people who Are effectively trapped because of blockaded Border Crossings. The associated press ground fighting intensifies in Gaza w Ashington Secretary of state designate Hillary Rodham Clinton on tuesday promised a new diplomacy that would give America More partners and fewer adversaries and signalled her intention to reach out to Iran and continue the Uphill struggle for Middle East peace. At a five hour Senate confirmation hearing Clinton said she and president elect Barack Obama would overhaul the approach of the Bush administration with a rejuvenated emphasis on diplomatic engagement Alliance building and development. I believe that american leadership has been wanting but is still wanted she told the Senate foreign relations committee. She said u. S. Foreign policy should not be guided by rigid ideology pledging that in the Obama administration there will be no doubt about the leading role of diplomacy. Clinton wants to increase state department funding swiftly to broaden its role in National Security and increase the governments Reliance on non military action in response to International crises. That objective is shared by her Pentagon counterpart defence Secretary Robert m. Gates. Yet on a series of International problems Clinton described a posture with echoes of the Bush administration. We will Lead with diplomacy because its a smart approach she said at one Point. But we also know that military Force will sometimes be needed. She was received warmly but faced repeated challenges about the charitable activities of her husband. Democratic As Well As Republican senators expressed concern contributions to former president Bill cd intones foundation could pose potential conflicts of interest. Senator Richard g. Lugar of Indiana the committees senior Republican urged the Clinton foundation to exclude All foreign donations. He said the foundation represented a unique complication because of the risk that foreigners May believe giving Money will win favours from the former presidents wife. Hillary Clinton defended her husband contending plans for disclosure of contributors go beyond that required by government ethics watchdogs. No matter what we do there will be those that claim conflicts she said. Senator John f. Kerry d mass., the new chairman of the committee said Lugares concerns were shared by the others on the panel. Kerry said he plans to hold a committee vote this week and Hillary Clinton is expected to win confirmation easily. The former democratic presidential contender plans to resign her Post As new Yorkus Junior senator after she is confirmed. Often considered a polarizing figure Clinton 61, debuted in her state department role at a time of rising Public approval. A Gallup poll tuesday showed 65 per cent of americans hold a favourable opinion of her the highest such rating in nearly 10 years. She appeared with her daughter Chelsea who sat directly behind her. The former president stayed away to ensure attention remained focused on his wife a spokesman said. Los Angeles times Gerald Herbert / the associated press Hillary Clinton poses with her daughter Chelsea Clinton prior to the Start of the Senate hearing. Clinton promises a new diplomacy More partners fewer adversaries for the u. S. By Paul Richter a 08_ Jan 14 09. Ind a8 1 / 13/ 09 10 19 51 pm ;